betrayal
/bɪˈtreɪəl/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6984 in the learning path
背叛；出卖
Definitions
n. An act that breaks someone's trust or loyalty.
背叛；出卖
Example
Sharing my private diary felt like a terrible betrayal.
把我的私人日记给别人看，让我觉得遭到了严重的背叛。
Many voters regard broken election promises as a betrayal of the trust they place in political leaders.
许多选民把不兑现竞选承诺视为对他们给予政治领导人的信任的背叛。
Collocations
- a betrayal of trust
- a sense of betrayal
- an act of betrayal
Word family
- betray (v.)
- betrayer (n.)
Synonyms
- disloyalty
- treachery
Antonyms
- loyalty
- faithfulness
Usage tip
通常指辜负信任；并非一般意义上的“暴露”。
FAQ
- What does betrayal mean?
- An act that breaks someone's trust or loyalty.
- How is betrayal pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈtreɪəl/, US /bɪˈtreɪəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
